Assistant Routesetter

Movement Gyms; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness. As part of a diverse routesetting team, you'll gain hands-on experience while contributing to the creation of engaging climbing experiences. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the chance to learn from industry leaders in a supportive environment. With a focus on growth and connection, you'll play a vital role in enhancing customer experiences and shaping the future of climbing. Embrace this opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in a thriving community.

Benefits

Free membership

Discounts on services

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and understand routesetting workflows.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks and assist in zone prep and cleanup.
• Assess climbs for fairness, consistency, and quality.

Skills

Desire to learn routesetting

Teamwork and communication skills

Work ethic and self-management

Climbing ability of at least 5.11 and/or V5

Job description

Plano
Movement Plano
525 Talbert Drive
Plano, TX 75093, USA

Dallas the Hill
8021 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75231, USA

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness, sharing that vision widely. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team committed to growing our business, our value to members, future customers, and the industry.

By expanding our community, we aim to create rewarding career paths for our team, improve customer experience, build a sustainable long-term business, and give back to our communities. We seek passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to lead and define the climbing industry.

About the Gateway Program

Movement is building diverse routesetting teams that represent our communities. The Gateway positions offer individuals interested in routesetting a chance to learn our process and support our production. This role is designed for applicants with little to no setting experience. We encourage everyone interested in routesetting to apply.

We plan to hire for our Plano and Hill locations. Each Gateway team member may perform Hold Washing and Forerunning tasks based on facility needs. These are temporary roles lasting approximately 3 months, with potential future opportunities. The roles typically involve 2-6 hours weekly, in 2-3 hour shifts, reporting to the Assistant Director of Setting or Head Routesetter, responsible for managing workflow efficiently.

About Hold Washing

When scheduled for Hold Washing, you'll perform maintenance tasks with the setting team, gaining insight into the routesetting process.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to safety expectations
• Washing holds with power washers
• Assisting in zone prep and cleanup
• Sorting holds, bolts, screws, and materials

This is not an Apprentice Routesetting role and does not include work-at-height tasks.

About Forerunning

When forerunning, you'll assess climbs for fairness, consistency, and quality, learning about Movement's setting standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Following safety protocols
• Assisting in zone prep and cleanup
• Learning routesetting quality criteria
• Climbing and testing routes
• Sorting materials
• Climbing to evaluate routes
• Being receptive to feedback

This role does not include work-at-height tasks. Additional tasks may be assigned.

Success in this role includes:

• Eagerness to learn
• Understanding of workflows and standards
• Strong work ethic and teamwork
• Exceeding expectations

Qualifications and Skills

• Desire to learn routesetting
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Work ethic and self-management
• Climbing ability of at least 5.11 and/or V5

We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants to share how their unique skills contribute to success. The position is based in Plano & The Hill, part-time, with starting pay at $14/hour, and includes benefits like free membership and discounts.

Applications are accepted until 05/23/25. Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and nondiscrimination in employment.